Chapter 40 Summary

Andres makes slow progress in getting the message through to Golz. A commander named Gomez finally listened and believed his story. Gomez takes Andres on his motorcycle. Gomez asks to speak to the Lieutenant Colonel, but the guard does not want to wake him. Gomez insists and threatens the man. Lieutenant Colonel Miranda listens to Andres and tells Gomez to take him on the motorcycle with orders from Miranda. Miranda asks Andres about movement, but Andres tells him the roads are quiet. On the motorcycle behind Gomez, Andres sees empty trucks coming down from the mountains.

Chapter 40 Analysis

Andres finally finds someone to believe his story, Commander Gomez. Gomez understands the gravity of the situation and takes Andres to Miranda. Miranda writes orders to help them get to Golz. Andres still hopes to get the dispatch through in time, but it is beginning...